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The wonderful Akari Mochizuki is in the house (and

The wonderful Akari Mochizuki is in the house (and I’m not saying that to be cool, we really are in a house) and she’ll be with Anna Jackson from the Victoria and Albert museum and Mamiko Sato from kimono de go for an amazing hour of kimono from 6pm! #japanmatsuripresents #kimono #kimonokyototocatwalk

Day one wrapped up ! We had a BLAST and can’t wa

Day one wrapped up ! We had a BLAST and can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for another day long production coming at you from Raspberry South Studios in Dorking. See you all tomorrow, and let us know your highlight from today in the comments below !

Sunset at the studio as we get ready for URA URA L

Sunset at the studio as we get ready for URA URA LOCKDOWN !! Kicking off at 10 past 7 for a great evening of entertainment @uramatsuri #japanmatsuripresents

@eiichishimasaki ICHI is in the house !!! Setting

@eiichishimasaki ICHI is in the house !!! Setting up ready to go LIVE from the studio - don’t miss it , at 16:15 ! #japanmatsuripresents

The beautiful house and grounds where Haruka and I

The beautiful house and grounds where Haruka and I are (stuck inside) broadcasting from ! Tell us where you’re watching from with #JapanMatsuriPresents and we’ll share them from the studio !

Japan Matsuri Presents… Joji Hirota and the Lond

Japan Matsuri Presents… Joji Hirota and the London Taiko Drummers

Traditionally, when Japan Matsuri happens in Trafalgar Square, the final performance is given full of power and energy by Joji Hirota and the London Taiko drummers. So why would Japan Matsuri Presents end any other way? Prepare to be spellbound, and turn your speakers up loud, for the roaring sound of the mighty taiko drum at Japan Matsuri Presents!

27 September
19:00
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Japan Matsuri Presents… Kimono Hour with Anna Ja

Japan Matsuri Presents… Kimono Hour with Anna Jackson, curator of the V&A exhibition Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk and Mamiko Sato from Kimono de Go

An hour of kimono fashion and culture, as Anna Jackson, Keeper of the Asian Department at the V&A is in conversation with Mamiko Sato of Kimono De Go. A visual and intellectual feast of kimono delight!

27 September
18:00

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Martial Arts Demonstrat

Japan Matsuri Presents… Martial Arts

Demonstrations of martial arts have been an annual fixture at Japan Matsuri when physical events have taken place - watch and learn from the masters as they demonstrate their skills! Featuring Okinawan Traditional Goju-ryu Karate-do, London Aikikai Aikido, Wakaba Kendo Club, Shiranamikai Karate and the London Naginata Club

27 September
17:00

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Japan Matsuri Presents… The Establishment of Tok

Japan Matsuri Presents… The Establishment of Tokaido Shinkansen

This video which can usually only be seen at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Japan has been made available for Japan Matsuri Presents by the Central Japan Railway Company. Discover the remarkable achievements made by engineers tunnelling on the Tokaido Shinkansen through interviews and archive footage in this special look a the engineering history of Japan.

27 September
16:40

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Joji Hirota and The Lond

Japan Matsuri Presents… Joji Hirota and The London Metropolitan Orchestra

In this performance Joji Hirota plays the Japanese flute, the fue, set to a backing track recorded by the LMO. Prepare to be amazed by Joji’s subtle handling of the fue, and the beautiful sounds he can achieve from it!

27 September
15:45

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Kumamoto’s Air Sky and

Japan Matsuri Presents… Kumamoto’s Air Sky and Wind

In April 2016 a strong earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture. In 2019 artists with mutual ambition to showcase the magnificent nature of Kumamoto through music began activities together, and today they present traditional music, song and poetry for Japan Matsuri Presents.

27 September
15:30

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Make Spicy Miso Peanut A

Japan Matsuri Presents… Preparing Fugu Sashimi w

Japan Matsuri Presents… Preparing Fugu Sashimi with Master Chef Takeshi Suda

You may know that fugu, pufferfish, is an incredibly poisonous fish, and only those with a special license are allowed to prepare it for sashimi in Japan. Master Chef Takeshi Suda takes us though the beautiful knife skills needed to slice and arrange sashimi fugu in this fascinating demonstration.

27 September
14:40

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Kendama London Ben and

Japan Matsuri Presents… Kendama London

Ben and Sean from Kendama London take us through some tricks, and tell us more about the irreverent Japanese skill toy that is: Kendama!

27 September
14:25

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Japan Matsuri Presents… ORIENTARHYTHM Using pro

Japan Matsuri Presents… ORIENTARHYTHM

Using projection mapping, dancers, martial arts, music and more, ORIENTARHYTHM try to make visual what they understand as the rhythms and movements that are quintessentially Japanese. In this remarkable recorded show, prepare to be amazed as the peak of projection technology is combined with stunning performance. This show contains flashing light and may not be suitable for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

27 September
14:15

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Japan Matsuri Presents…Naomi’s Wonderland UK

Japan Matsuri Presents…Naomi’s Wonderland

UK based singer and producer Naomi Suzuki teams up with the lovable and naughty yuru-kyara (mascot) Chii-tan to host a wonderland of music on Sunday afternoon.

27 September
13:00

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Japan Matsuri Presents… BtN Dance Team BtN brin

Japan Matsuri Presents… BtN Dance Team

BtN bring Jpop to Japan Matsuri Presents with a dance cover of PASSION by GARNiDELiA

27 September
12:45

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Shamisen Hour with ABEYA

Japan Matsuri Presents… Shamisen Hour with ABEYA and Hibiki Ichikawa

The founders of the group, the Abe Brothers, are both winners of the Japan Shamisen Contest, the most prestigious prize for shamisen players. Taking part from Japan especially for Japan Matsuri Presents they will collaborate with UK based shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa who is the only professional player of Tsugaru Shamisen based in Europe. He will perform with his students from the UK. Akari Mochizuki will host the slot, interviewing ABEYA and Hibiki live!

27 September
11:55

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Japan Matsuri Presents… The Kakehashi Koto Ensem

Japan Matsuri Presents… The Kakehashi Koto Ensemble

The koto is one of Japan’s instantly recognisable instruments, with a unique and intriguing history, but how much do you know about the instrument? This performance will see pieces from across the centuries performed, with introduction by Dr Ayako Hotta-Lister who will explain the techniques, history and more of playing the koto.

27 September
10:55

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Radio Taiso with Paralym

Japan Matsuri Presents… Radio Taiso with Paralympic gold medallist Noel Thatcher and Radio Taiso Instructor Mami Kato

5 time Paralympic gold medalist (and Radio Taiso enthusiast!) Noel Thatcher has been coming to Trafalgar Square to encourage people to do radio taiso as an easy and social form of exercise. Now, he catches up with Radio Taiso instructor Mami Kato for a quick chat, and to give Radio Taiso a go from home!

27 September
10:50

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Japan Matsuri Presents… O-Hayashi Couple Reiwa

Japan Matsuri Presents… O-Hayashi Couple Reiwa

Originally started as a four person family performance group in Boston, USA, the children have now grown up and the group has transformed in to the performance duo: the O-Hayashi Couple Reiwa! Performing a shishimai - lion dance - for us at Japan Matsuri Presents

27 September
10:37

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Japanese Textiles with R

Japan Matsuri Presents… Japanese Textiles with Rob Jones

Rob Jones introduces us to Japanese textiles techniques with examples of Shibori (resist dyeing), Katagami (stencilling) Sashiko (embroidery), Kogin (counted thread embroidery) and Boro mending. He will also demonstrate some techniques, and introduce his workshops.

27 September
10:25

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Japan Matsuri Presents… JSD Dance Crew The memb

Japan Matsuri Presents… JSD Dance Crew

The members of JSD Dance Crew all learn dance with teacher Shala, who teaches them in Japanese. They usually perform at the physical event in Trafalgar Square, and we are pleased to have them back with a special recorded performance for Japan Matsuri Presents.

27 September
10:34

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Japan Matsuri Presents… Hakurakusei: Reijiro Tsu

Japan Matsuri Presents… Hakurakusei: Reijiro Tsumura – Noh, Ballet and Piano LIVE

With a majestic performance by Noh master, Reijiro Tsumura and expressively beautiful dance of ballet dancers accompanied by piano, Hakurakusei is presented LIVE from Japan with new choreography for Japan Matsuri Presents, telling the story of how the brewery has recovered, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

27 September
09:45
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